Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds and Warwick Castle Day Trip

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Duration:10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: London, England

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Discover over a thousand years of history at one of England’s most beautiful medieval castles before visiting the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Finally, head off to explore the historic city of Oxford on a walking tour of the city with your expert guide.

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1. Warwick Castle
Over a thousand years of history are waiting to be discovered at this fantastic medieval castle. Set against the River Avon within 64 acres of landscaped parkland, this beautiful castle once belonged to the most powerful man in England, The Earl of Warwick. Learn how the 'Kingmaker' was the only man who dared defy the King, and how he defeated the armies of King Edward IV in battle before taking the King himself as a prisoner. Explore the lavishly decorated State Rooms and 17th-century Great Hall; a room boasting an impressive collection of artefacts including suits of armour and medieval weapons. In the castle's 14th-century gaol, the original dungeon, see graffiti left behind by prisoners hundreds of years ago. How many names can you spot?
2. Shakespeare's Birthplace
This ancient market town is perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, widely regarded to be the greatest writer in English literature and the world's greatest ever dramatist. You'll visit the 16th-century half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born in 1564 and grew up. Enjoy a fascinating insight into tales of his family life and admire rare artefacts on displays from the Shakespeare Trust's world-class collections.
3. Stratford-upon-Avon
This picturesque market town is most famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare, widely regarded to be the greatest writer in English literature and the world's preeminent dramatist. Here, you'll visit the 16th-century half-timbered house where Shakespeare was born in 1564 and grew up. Enjoy a fascinating insight into tales of his family life and admire rare artefacts on displays from the Shakespeare Trust's world-class collections.
4. Cotswolds
Covering almost 800 square miles and no fewer than five English counties, the Cotswolds are the single largest designated Area of Natural Beauty in the UK. Get your cameras at the ready as we drive through the unremittingly pretty countryside on our way to our next destination. Please note that we do not stop any of villages in the Cotswolds.
5. Bodleian Library
The Bodleian Library is the main research library of the University of Oxford, and is one of the oldest libraries in Europe. With over 12 million items, it is the second-largest library in Britain after the British Library.
6. Christ Church
In Christ Church college, you will be visiting one of the University's most prestigious colleges. Founded by Henry VIII in 1532, Christ Church also functions as the UK's smallest cathedral. Its beautiful architecture has seen it featured in movies such as Harry Potter and The Golden Compass, while it has also inspired replicas around the world. The famous dining hall, for example, has been reproduced in Cornell University & the University of Chicago. The dining hall in all Harry Potter movies is modelled on the Christchurch dining hall!
7. Bridge of Sighs
Hertford Bridge, often called "the Bridge of Sighs", is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford, England. Its distinctive design makes it a city landmark.
8. Oxford
Our final stop, also known as 'The City of Dreaming Spires', is the UK's most famous university town and home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Oxford. Enjoy a walking tour through the city with your expert guide, who will bring the charm and history of this incredible city to life. Oxford is the only place in the country where you will find examples of every architectural period going as far back as Saxon times. Little surprise, then, that this beautiful city has been the filming location for countless movies and TV series over the years, including the Harry Potter film series. As you wander its cobbled streets with your guide, you will see sights including Bridge of Sighs, Trinity College, the Ashmolean Museum and The Sheldonian Theatre.

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Posted By : jeanineb356
Manon was an exceptional guide, she talked with passion which enriched our experience. Ben, the driver was warm and drove diligently.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 13:06:33

Posted By : tatidcbrandao
The trip was quite enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide, Robert, was fantastic! He explained everything along the way and even gave us funny stories. Very nice! If you can, request Robert and you will have a blast!
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:38:26

Posted By : H6352GZjg
We got so much more than we hoped for with our guide Robert, especially in Oxford. If you are a reader you’ll hear fascinating details about some very famous authors. I had goosebumps! Very professional, generous, and entertaining guide. Our driver Mo was pleasant, courteous, and a fantastic driver especially for such a rainy day and in such tight spots. Can’t recommend this tour enough.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:35:40

Posted By : claramX1208QH
Wonderful trip with lots of History and fun things to see and do. Our tour guide was Robert and he had vast knowledge about British history and all of the places we visited. We especially enjoyed his stories about Oxford, of which he had many, because they were informative and engaging. Would highly recommend this tour and that you request Robert as your guide.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:34:41

Posted By : joshuamicahv
Amazing tour and information, very cool learning experience and fun time. Drive was nice, plenty of time to shop, eat, and explore individually.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:33:42

Posted By : D7761WIjenniferv
Especially loved the Oxford personalized tour. Exquisite and fun!! Robert was an efficient and energetic guide.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:33:30

Posted By : gemmav815
Lovely tour and very informative and kind tour guide. Got to see lots of great sights and bonus history about it
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:31:21

Posted By : noviae8
Saul is awesome. We had an amazing time throughout the day! We really appreciate every detail about the locations and what to expect if there's traffic or unexpected things. He also gave out tips where and when to get some food. Wish we had more time in Oxford, it's a very pretty historical town.
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Posted On : 2023-12-27 12:36:16

Posted By : U8078QSgraceh
Fantastic trip, our guide Robert and driver Courtney were great! Love all the stories and fun facts we learned and never was a dull moment ❤️
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Posted On : 2023-12-23 12:23:38

Posted By : byroncamillad
Excellent tour!! Our guide, Saul, took the time to give us great background on many sights along the way.The tour moved along at the perfect pace and kept me and my family interested and entertained. Saul always gave very clear and concise instructions to make sure our group stayed on schedule.
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Posted On : 2023-12-20 11:49:27